Core Competencies

What are the professional competencies?

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The FNHMA focuses on competencies that are essential for a professional active in First Nations health management. Competencies have been grouped into ten core domains of knowledge and skills with a listing of competency indicators. They:

1. Serve as a base for the development of curriculum for the First Nations Health Managers Program;

2. Assist in preparation for the CFNHM professional examination;

3. Identify and measure practical work experience requirements;

4. Assist to develop continuing professional development services;

5. Serve as a tool to conduct a self-assessment to identify areas requiring professional development and as an evaluation tool in the Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR) program;

6. Support in recruitment and selection; and

7. Support in performance management and evaluation.

The competencies are general and pertinent to all types of First Nations organizations.

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The certification program measures the following ten core competency domains:

• Leadership and Governance

• Professionalism

• Advocacy, Partnerships and Relationships

• Human Resources Management

• Financial Management and Accountability

• Health Services Delivery

• Quality Improvement and Assurance

• Planning

• Communication

• Cultural Awareness